Handmade Blog

About Our Artisans: Micro Mosaics by Galassia Jewelry

Meet the artists behind Galassia Jewelry, a micro mosaic studio in Bethlehem where ancient Palestinian traditions are transformed into modern, wearable art. In this interview, Mahmoud and Thikriyat...

Honoring Palestinian Heritage with Our New Strap Designs

Discover our newest embroidered strap design, inspired by Ramallah’s traditional tatreez. Featuring the iconic red and black thread on beige, this piece celebrates the unique regional embroidery of...

Discover the Rich Heritage of Palestinian Handmade Goods

Handmade Palestinian Goods | Ethical Gifts That Ship Worldwide Discover the beauty and meaning of handmade Palestinian crafts—from olive wood carvings and embroidered tatreez to olive oil soaps and...

World Conservation Day: Ecocide Under Occupation, and What You Can Do

Gaza—in fact all of Palestine—stands as a devastating example of environmental collapse under occupation. The air is thick with toxins from constant bombardment, clean water is nearly nonexistent, ...

More Than Clothing: The Story Behind Palestinian Traditional Costumes

Palestinian traditional dress isn’t just about fabric or fashion—it’s a living expression of identity, heritage, and resistance. From the embroidered thobe worn by women to the dignified kombaz of ...

Why Our Keffiyehs Are Selling Out Again

Our keffiyehs sold out—because resistance is rising. From Palestine to U.S. protests, the keffiyeh is a symbol of shared struggle and solidarity.

Baby Gift Bundles Restocked — and Even Sweeter Than Before

Our Baby Gift Bundles Are Back. Now in new colors, our cherished bundles feature handmade wool booties, natural olive wood teethers, and nursing necklaces—each crafted with love and rooted in Pales...

Palestinian Art: Preserving Heritage Through Creativity

Palestinian art tells powerful stories of heritage, identity, and resilience. From bold contemporary works by artists like Heba Zaghout to traditional tatreez embroidery, creativity continues to th...

New & Restocked Crafts: Highlights

We’ve just added new brass earring designs, restocked our popular sterling silver pieces, and finally brought back our embroidered guitar straps—despite the many challenges of working under occupat...

Looking Back at the First Half of 2025: A Letter from Handmade Palestine

Updates on Our Work in Palestine Mid-2025: The first half of 2025 has been tough—sales are down 44% and site visits by 60%. Under Israeli occupation, our artisans face closures, rising costs, and l...